Inerrancy isn't enough

This is a very thought provoking editorial by Douglas E. Baker that will make you think, and hopefully, pray! I've included a few of his thoughts below. You can read the entire editorial on Baptist Press. Post your comments below about this editorial.

Early church standards indicated an understanding that an individual who professed to be a Christian actually knew and believed certain theological tenants -- so much so that the person actually showed up for meetings of the church. Regular attendance was a result of spiritual knowledge combined with a genuine faith and the belief that a church was more than another social network.

The church of Jesus Christ was established to be a theater for God's glory. Today, however, it is hard to see His glory in churches whose rolls list as "members" chronic no-shows who in reality are unregenerate pagans in urgent need of saving faith. How has the modern church moved so far from being the church of the book of Acts?

Enticed by the business model of Wall Street and the political organization and action of K Street, churches have weakened themselves with widespread adoption of programs void of strong biblical content.

Oprah's and Dr. Phil's thoughts on marriage, parenting and family are so common in some pulpits that they compete with Jesus' words on such matters, edging out what Christ has to say about solving a marital crisis or combating an addiction. Even "conservative" churches seem to employ more worldly teachings than biblical counsel.

Read the entire editorial on Baptist Press.